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Eyes on Miami: Bad Bunny, Lucy Liu, and Others

Benito and Leli Hernandez attended Billboard Latin Music Week parties, and Lucy Liu made the most of her time in Miami for Gems.
Bad Bunny, David Grutman, and Ben Gorham

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Miami’s arts season is ramping up, and with it come parties, openings, and lots of celebrity appearances. Recently, Bad Bunny wrapped up Billboard Latin Music Week with a party at his Brickell restaurant, Gekko, while Leli Hernandez attended UnitedMasters and On the Radar’s party. Lucy Liu also made the most of her visit to Miami Film Festival Gems by speaking at Miami Dade College’s Women Who Lead 2025 event.

Here are some of the many sightings you might’ve missed around the city recently.

Billboard Afterparty Hosted by Bad Bunny, David Grutman, and DraftKings

Bad Bunny, David Grutman, and DraftKings hosted a Billboard Afterparty at Gekko with appearances by Daddy Yankee, Joe Jonas, DJ Khaled, Isabella Ladera, Rüfüs Du Sol’s Jon George, Fuerza Regida’s Moisés López, and many others.

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Shaggy and Shenseea at LIV on Sunday

Shaggy

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Shenseea turned up at LIV on Sunday as Shaggy looked on in the audience, making it a standout night of Caribbean music at the iconic Miami nightclub.

The Future of Conscious Living at B&B Italia

Sandra Diaz Velasco and Jesus Pacheco

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Leaders in design, architecture, and sustainability gathered at B&B Italia in the Miami Design District for “The Future of Conscious Living,” presented by the Spiritual Design & Conscious Living Collective.

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Cocktail Dinner in Celebration of Reefline’s Inauguration

Carlos Betancourt, Emiliano Miliyo, Ximena Caminos, and Alberto Latorre

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Local and international artists, including Leandro Erlich, Petroc Sesti, Carlos Betancourt, Beatriz Chachamovits, Randi Renate, Naomi Fisher, Lee Pivnik, Paloma Teppa, and Antonia Wright, joined Reefline founder Ximena Caminos, executive director Brandi Reddick, and director of science Colin Foord at a reception celebrating the inauguration of the underwater art project.

Miami Fashion Week at Gale Miami

Carolina d’ Lacoste, Eduardo and Athena Marturet, and Gianfranco Berardinelli

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Miami Fashion Week concluded its 2025 edition with a night of runway shows at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences, spotlighting Latin American design and Miami’s growing influence on global fashion. Venezuelan designer Yenny Bastida showcased her colorful, textured ready-to-wear pieces inspired by her culture, while Colombian designer Jhoan Sebastian Grey presented his refined, sustainable designs blending minimalism with intricate craftsmanship.

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Lucy Liu Headlines Miami Dade College’s Women Who Lead 2025

Madeline Pumariega, Lucy Liu, and Maryam Laguna Borrego

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Hollywood icon Lucy Liu took center stage at Miami Dade College’s Women Who Lead 2025 event, held on October 25 at the newly renovated Miami Freedom Tower.

Runway of Hope at Paradise Plaza

Danny Santiago, Juan Castillo, Lisu Vega, Valeria Krasavina, Angeles Almuna, and Sigal Cohen

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The 10th Annual Fashion Strikes Cancer returned to Paradise Plaza in the Miami Design District for an inspiring evening celebrating fashion and philanthropy. Founded by Angeles Almuna and honoring Christine Handy, the “Runway of Hope” brought together local designers Juan Castillo, Sigal Cohen, Valeria Krasavina, Danny Santiago, and Lisu Vega for a stunning runway showcase. 

UnitedMasters and On the Radar Present: The Last Stop at Las’ Lap Miami

Leli Hernandez and Momo

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UnitedMasters partnered with On the Radar to present The Last Stop at Las’ Lap Miami during Billboard Latin Music Week. Powered by Monster Energy, the event celebrated the music distributors’ Latin artists and On The Radar’s viral influence on pop culture. Guests enjoyed dynamic performances and freestyles that highlighted the creativity and momentum shaping the next wave of Latin music.

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